Does one require a diesel mechanic to repair something on a diesel vehicle (specifically a truck, but I suppose this question can also apply to a MH) that does not involve the engine or transmission or part of the system that uses diesel fuel, such as the brakes or shocks?
The Junkman said
09:59 AM Nov 10, 2014
Not at all. Any repair shop can do that.. even places like pep boys..
As to motorhome... same repairs.. however , the facility may be limited on handling the size of the rv to be repaired..
-- Edited by The Junkman on Monday 10th of November 2014 10:01:42 AM
el Rojo and Pam said
10:16 AM Nov 10, 2014
Brakes are brakes. The type of engine does not change the style of brakes, the weight class of the truck does.
cherylbrv said
11:16 AM Nov 10, 2014
That's what I thought. Just needed a sanity check. We have a problem in that Mitch needed to use the parking brakes last night (parked on a steep driveway) and when he released them, the brake light remained on. He's not even sure they are fully released. Also now his cruise control stopped working. He checked the fuses and all are fine. He brought it to Ford anyway, but we were pondering whether it was really necessary to use a diesel mechanic.
Thanks for confirming.
Lucky Mike said
12:12 PM Nov 10, 2014
If its out of warranty no........but be sure to check the competence of the mechanic!.......I just had a so called RV / Diesel mech come out to fix a ground issue and told him I felt it was the ignition switch......he proceeded to change the starter solenoid and mickey moused(Sorry Disney) some of my wiring.....needless to say the solenoid lit up and smoked me out!!!!!
had to put the old solenoid back in on the side of the road myself and put the wiring back the way it was originally......Jump the ground on the ignition switch and away I went........now to pick up an ignition switch!!!
needless to say a 100.00 service call was to good to be true!!!!.............Lesson learned (Again& again!)
MarkS said
12:44 PM Nov 10, 2014
Don't get me started on diesel mechanics. I would call Mike's experience, typical. Your problem is probably best handled by the dealer. It sounds like the switch in the parking brake circuit. Some vehicles will disable the cruise if you have a warning light on.
cherylbrv said
01:47 PM Nov 10, 2014
We bought the truck used, so no dealer, but he took it to Ford. It was the cable to brake system.
The Junkman said
03:36 PM Nov 10, 2014
The ebrake cable is sticking.. reach under the car and try and release it. .. if the rear has disc brakes , where it connect to the wheel area pry it to release it.
Don't drive it till you get it released.. if the wheel brake is still on.. it could burn it up..
Any shop should be able to anti sieze up the e brake for you.. 30 min labor.. maybe $50..
Edit.. sorry.. didn't read everything.
Common issue if not used regular... I don't mind having a monkey do the work.. as I can tell if they are doing it right or wrong.. Brakes... any highschool back yard mechanic can do it, ( and do at the dealerships )..No need for a dealer to rape you.
-- Edited by The Junkman on Monday 10th of November 2014 03:38:06 PM
-- Edited by The Junkman on Monday 10th of November 2014 03:40:28 PM
-- Edited by The Junkman on Monday 10th of November 2014 03:42:05 PM
-- Edited by The Junkman on Monday 10th of November 2014 03:43:06 PM
Ok, this is where I show my true ignorance....
Does one require a diesel mechanic to repair something on a diesel vehicle (specifically a truck, but I suppose this question can also apply to a MH) that does not involve the engine or transmission or part of the system that uses diesel fuel, such as the brakes or shocks?
Not at all. Any repair shop can do that.. even places like pep boys..
As to motorhome... same repairs.. however , the facility may be limited on handling the size of the rv to be repaired..
-- Edited by The Junkman on Monday 10th of November 2014 10:01:42 AM
Thanks for confirming.
had to put the old solenoid back in on the side of the road myself and put the wiring back the way it was originally......Jump the ground on the ignition switch and away I went........now to pick up an ignition switch!!!
needless to say a 100.00 service call was to good to be true!!!!.............Lesson learned (Again& again!)
The ebrake cable is sticking.. reach under the car and try and release it. .. if the rear has disc brakes , where it connect to the wheel area pry it to release it.
Don't drive it till you get it released.. if the wheel brake is still on.. it could burn it up..
Any shop should be able to anti sieze up the e brake for you.. 30 min labor.. maybe $50..
Edit.. sorry.. didn't read everything.
Common issue if not used regular... I don't mind having a monkey do the work.. as I can tell if they are doing it right or wrong.. Brakes... any highschool back yard mechanic can do it, ( and do at the dealerships )..No need for a dealer to rape you.
-- Edited by The Junkman on Monday 10th of November 2014 03:38:06 PM
-- Edited by The Junkman on Monday 10th of November 2014 03:40:28 PM
-- Edited by The Junkman on Monday 10th of November 2014 03:42:05 PM
-- Edited by The Junkman on Monday 10th of November 2014 03:43:06 PM